Today in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 9:29 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 41m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Santiago de Compostela is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Santiago de Compostela
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Santiago de Compostela runs from N/A to 8:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:51 PM and lasts until 9:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Santiago de Compostela sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Santiago de Compostela falls exactly at 2:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.20 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Santiago de Compostela in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Santiago de Compostela?
At Santiago de Compostela's latitude of 42.9064576°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 342.35° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Santiago de Compostela are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.9064576, -8.5192983. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Santiago de Compostela (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Santiago de Compostela versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:47 AM | 9:29 PM | 13h 41m |
| 2025 | 7:48 AM | 9:29 PM | 13h 41m |
| 2021 | 7:48 AM | 9:29 PM | 13h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Santiago de Compostela today?
In Santiago de Compostela, the sun rises at exactly 7:47 AM and sets at 9:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Santiago de Compostela today?
Today, morning golden hour in Santiago de Compostela runs from N/A to 8:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:51 PM and lasts until 9:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Santiago de Compostela shift every day?
At Santiago de Compostela's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 342.35° (NNW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Santiago de Compostela at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:38 PM when the sun reaches 58.20. This produces very high UV, typical of Santiago de Compostela in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Santiago de Compostela changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:48 AM.